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9 Best Swimsuits for Athletic Body Types in 2025
By Meghana U Raju|July 15, 2025
Is it easy to find a swimsuit for athletic body types? That’s the question of the day, mostly when all you see online are swimsuits meant for the “perfect” hourglass shape. Self Study has even shown that swimwear shopping for women even causes anxiety and depression cos of how long it takes to find one that suits perfectly.
Now, let’s talk about you. You probably have broad shoulders, toned arms, straight hips, and a possibly smaller or larger bust. But just cos you’re an athlete with a strong, sculpted, and defined build, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have swimsuits made exactly for you.
So what you need are swimsuits that will create the illusion of curves and balance your proportions so you can look and feel your best. There are so many options out there, but this guide includes a list of the top 9 best swimsuits for athletic build women.
9 Best Swimsuits for Athletic Build Women in 2025
1. The Escape
Some swimsuits, like the Escape, are just designed for an athletic body frame and already look perfect even without trying them on. It’s made with a textured fabric so it fits all the right places, and with its Comfort Stretch Technology, it smooths the shoulders and hips, making them look softer and feminine, giving that clean, chic, and confident vibe.
Then the deep scoop back also adds to the soft and sophisticated but balanced look. It also comes with a shelf bra and removable pads that make you feel good without doing too much. Yes, it may be a bit too plain, but on an athletic body, it is very flattering, sleek, and minimalist. That’s why it's one of the best women’s swimsuits for athletic body types.
2. Murray One Piece Swimsuit
Jolyn, an athletic swimwear brand made by athletes for athletes, has designed another mindblowing swimsuit for athletic body types, the Murray One Piece. It is sleek, secure, pretty, and functional. This swimsuit is designed with crisscross back straps and a non-adjustable band around the ribcage that makes it hug your body perfectly.
The filled-in side angles also help women with athletic bodies have more flattering curves, which is amazing if you have a more straighter silhouette. This swimwear is made from Foreverever Fabric®, which is chlorine-proof and offers full coverage. This means you can use it for every water activity from surfing to paddleboarding and still be comfortable.
3. Contrast Plunge Bikini Top - Shadow Black And Coconut Milk
If you have a toned upper body and small bust, then you’ll need to try this Contrast Plunge Bikini Top in Shadow Black and Coconut Milk. You can also get the bikini bottom to go with it. This bikini top gives you ultimate support and comfort while still giving you a flattering look and adding softness to your frame.
Since plunge neckline swimsuits for athletic bodies are one of the best, the Contrast Plunge bikini top comes with a deep plunge V neckline and bust darts that kind of add curve to your natural curve. This tip also comes with an underbrand a a clasp at the back that gives you a secured look and makes sure everything stays in place. This bikini for athletic body shape gives you that sleek, minimal, confident, and kind of sexy vibe.
4. Keyhole One-Shoulder Bikini Top - Swim
Nothing flatters an athletic body more than asymmetrical swimwear. This one shoulder bikini top gives you that soft and sculptured look with the right type of drama that keeps eyes on you. It's designed in a way that the single strap is on the left shoulder, so it balances out the upper body.
Then there are keyhole cutouts in both the front and back that are extra sexy, bold, and sophisticated. The Keyhole One Shoulder Bikini Top comes with a stretchy underband so it holds everything in place perfectly. Partnered with the bottom piece, it is one of the best athletic two-piece swimsuits you can wear from the gym to the beach.
5. Wave Onepiece II
This swimsuit for athletic build women will make you very sexy and sophisticated cos of its ruching and cross strap. Since you have an athletic body, it gives you that illusion of curve and highlights your sculpt and tone without doing too much. Yes, it's a minimal design, but it comes with a unique twist; the straps can be styled at the front or the back.
The Wave One Piece II is designed with a high cut leg, which only helps to show off your toned legs, while the open back gives you that feminine but powerful look. It also comes with a built-in shelf bra, which is just perfect if you have a smaller bust or want a more natural fit. And this swimsuit is so versatile that you can wear it to the gym and even style it as a bodysuit.
6. Molokai One Piece Swimsuit - Lago di Como
Just because you’re an athlete doesn’t mean your swimsuit only has to be functional and not stylish or flattering. That's why you need the Molokai One Piece Swimsuit from Title Nine, one of the best athletic swimwear brands. It is both functional and flattering. It gives you this sculpted fit look that allows you to move well when swimming, surfing, and diving.
This swimsuit for an athletic body comes with a kind of open back and medium rear coverage, which covers without feeling too covered. Molokai One Piece is made from a SurFlex® fabric that is both eco-conscious, soft and flexible. It also comes with UPF 50 sun protection, quick dry cups, zippered pockets, and sand-resistant lining. This swimsuit for athletic build women gives a sporty, gym, competition, and outdoors look.
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7. Retro Deco Underwired Wrap Bikini Top In Hot Pink
You know that feeling you get when you find a bikini for an athletic body shape that is colorful, stylish, and sustainable? If no, then you need to get this Retro Deco Underwired Wrap Bikini Top in Hot Pink. It even comes in other colors. But what makes this swimsuit amazing is its wrap and asymmetrical design just around the bust area.
This gives a more feminine look and also balances the bust line, giving you a more flattering look. This bikini also comes with dual underwires, adjustable straps, a clip back, and removable cups that give you support, especially if you have a bigger bust, and allow you to customize your fit. Apart from how comfortable and flattering it is, the hot pink color is enough to turn heads to you at the beach.
8. One Piece Swimsuit Lavish Nude Illusion
This swimsuit for an athletic body is not just a swimsuit. It is a statement. It is for women with athletic bodies who are not afraid to show it. It gives off a bold confidence, sophistication, luxury, and attention. It's not as much as functional and practical as it is flattering. But this means you can rock it for a glamorous event at high-end resorts, beachside lounges, and private yachts.
The Lavish Nude Illusion One Piece Swimsuit is one of the women's best swimsuits for athletic body types cos just because you’re an athlete doesn’t mean all your swimsuits should be for athletic use. It is also good if you have a swimsuit like this that turns heads at every turn. If you have an athletic body and you still want to look sleek, elegant, and a bit curvy, this is the swimsuit you need.
9. Easybody '25 soleil
This is the kind of swimsuit that fits all athletic body types perfectly and makes their strong frames look softer and more feminine. It is minimal, so there isn’t much design to it, but this just allows your body to shine more. It is designed with a square neckline and a deep, rounded back, just so you can show off your collarbone, back, and shoulders.
The EASYBODY ’25 Soleil swimsuit is on this list of the best swimsuits for athletic body type cos of its soft shape effect. This means it hugs your body without tightening you; in turn, it shows off your time and muscles. To make you look more feminine, it even comes with thin spaghetti straps, and since it has a reversible design, you can style it however you choose.
Conclusion
Swimsuits for athletic body types are not swimsuits that come with padded curves and stuff that will change your body. Nope. These swimsuits are both functional and flattering on every athletic body because they show off your body shape in the best light possible.
This means you can go for a swimming competition, and look the best dressed. You can go for regular surfing at the beach and look beautiful. You can go for a high-end party, and turn heads with your body shape. These women's swimwear for athletic body types in this guide will show off your style and body confidently. So, go through them again and choose which to try first this summer.
Meghana U RajuJuly 15, 2025
Meghana U Raju is a fashion marketer and writer who loves sharing style stories, spotlighting new brands, and creating content that truly connects with fashion lovers.
